Psalms 24

1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’S, and all it containeth; the world, and they that dwell in it.

A psalm of David. The earth is the Lord's, and everything that is in it belongs to him. The world is his, and everyone who lives there.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

For he is the one who laid its foundations on the seas, setting it in place on the waters.

3 Who shall ascend upon the hill of the LORD? and who shall stand in his holy place?

Who is allowed to go up the Lord's mountain? Who is permitted to stand in his holy place?

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

Those who have clean hands and pure minds, who don't worship idols, and who don't lie under oath.

5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

They will take with them the blessing of the Lord, vindicated by the God who saves them.

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. (Selah)

These are the kind of people who may go to the Lord and worship before you, God of Jacob. (Selah)

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Open up, you gates! Swing wide, you ancient doors! Let the King of glory come in!

8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and powerful, mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Open up, you gates! Swing wide, you ancient doors! Let the King of glory come in!

10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Selah)

Who is this King of glory? The Lord Almighty, he is the King of glory! (Selah)